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CLEAN A!R SCREEN (See Fig. 17)

Air'screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating_ Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers°

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower'housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a btocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re- moved will cause engine damage due to overheating°

ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

=Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug).

=Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter_

=Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter..

oInstall replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the _ter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn_

oFil! crankcase with new oil (See ''TO CHANGE EN- GINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi- mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

oStart the engine and check for oi! teaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation.

OIL FILTER

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MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever' occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

IN-LINEFUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season° If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

°With engine coot, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

°Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

=Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

oImmediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

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FUEL FILTER

FIG. 19

CLEANING

=Clean .engine, batte_, seat, finish, etc° of all foreign matter'.

=Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc_

=Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax_

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine can result in a shortened engine _ife.

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Contents Model U 917.257552 Ownersmanual Transporting, adjusting or making repairs Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersUmited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Product SpecificationsUmited TWO Year Warranty on Electric Start Riding Equipment ModelTabl Engine Maintenance PerformanceF1f HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Deck Levelness INSTALL Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check for Proper POSiTiON of ALLInstall Battery See Figs Assemble Gauge Wheels to MowerOperation INSTALL Niulcher Plate See Figs.7 aTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging ShieldOPERATmON KnowyourtractorTo SET PARKgNG Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Stopping see RGCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Startling the EngbneTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig OperatoMowungtips Mulching Mowing TiPSCeanAirScreen Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendatuons Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig Brake OperationBlade Care To Sharpen Blade See FigTransaxle Cooling EnguneAIR Filter See Fig LubricationClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningClean A!R Screen See Fig ¢USTO Responsj LitieTractor $ERVUCE AndadjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigErvjce and Adjustments Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground orTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt ServiceAdjustments To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Servuce and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable IengbneFuel System BatteryEngiine Engine OILProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWiring Insulated SchematicIgnition Switch Tractor - Model Number 917,257552Repair Parts ElectricalInterlock, Clutch TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION UNC21\ Tractor - Model NumberChassis and Enclosures 3834Tractor -- Model Number KEYPart Description Drive 21 87 18 3637 2227Repaurparts KEY Part DescriptionTractor .- = Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionSeat Assembly Tractor Model Number Wheels & TiresKEY Part Optional Equipment Engine2122 Tractor --MODEL Number 917+257552 132760 Control, ThrottleMower LiFT 521161718 Mower Lift 105 TRACTOR- Model NumberMower Deck 102TRACTOR= = Model Number Mower DeckKEY Part NO, no Tractor =- Model Number Dana Transaxle Model Number2732 Tractor -= Model Dana Transaxle Model Number105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth Blower Housing and Baffles Kohler Engine - Model Number CV14S, Type NumberBlower Housing Baffles KEY Part NO. no Description AIR Intake KEY Part DescriptionExhaust KEY Part Description FUELSVTEMl Tractor --MODEL NumberKohler Engine - Model Number CV14S, Type Number Fuel SystemCylinder HEAD, Valve Breather KEY Part Description Kohler ENGINE-- Model Number CV14S, Type Number Crankcase Starting System224 OIL PAN / Lubrication Crankcase KEY Part IgnitionElectrical NO. noOTE$ Service ....OTES Service Notes LLI Model Number Engine Model NO. CV14S, Type no If YOU Need Repair Service or Parts= PRODUCT- Tractor Part Number
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